Enrollment
519
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401092002686
Longfellow Ms — Enid, OK
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Longfellow Ms reports 519 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 243 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Enid spends $11,385 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Longfellow Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,385
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 243 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 519 Top 79% in Oklahoma — larger than 21% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401092002686
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 22.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 21.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.1
Students per counselor 243:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.3%
In-school suspensions 90
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enid, which includes Longfellow Ms.
$11,385
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 50.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Ms
How many students attend Longfellow Ms?
Longfellow Ms has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enid, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Ms is 17.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow Ms?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Enid, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow Ms?
Longfellow Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.